Particles
Personal care, Built environment

Wool Source Particles 0.4 mm

Get your particles with added performance benefits – from precision cut pure New Zealand wool

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Specifications

Catalogue code
WS Particles 0.2 TG
Particle size
0.2mm
Features
Precision cut strong wool, loose fill, low bulk density particles with 100% biobased content (ASTM D6866) and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze. Purposefully designed for optimal extraction of hydrolysed keratin, ethically sourced, renewable and traceable to the farm of origin. A natural fibre reinforcer that absorbs moisture and dyes well.

  • Hydrolysed keratin 

    • Feedstock for hydrolysed keratin production 

    • Designed for optimal extraction rate for hydrolysed keratin production  

    • World’s only Cradle to Cradle® certified solution for hydrolysed keratin 

    • Improved solids handling, particularly for tank loading and raw materials handling  

    • Can be transported and conveyed as a particle in dry or suspension form 

  • General use 

    • Light contact feel in direct to hair or body applications 

    • Similar pH to skin’s surface 

    • Gentle physical exfoliant alternative to coconut and walnut shells  

    • Holds dye well 

    • Wool keratin is the richest natural source of cysteine, the naturally occurring amino acid, known for its antioxidant properties and ability to scavenge free radicals 

  • Naturally flame-retardant fibre with high protein and nitrogen content 

  • Odour absorption 

  • Moisture management  

  • Anti-pollution mechanism that binds and neutralises pollutant gases, reducing SO₂, NO₂ and CH₂O (formaldehyde) in built environments 

Certifications

Cradle to Cradle
Wool Source Particles are Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze

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Benefits

  • Renewable

    A sheep's wool must be shorn every year to help them live comfortably and one sheep can produce many years' worth of this incredible natural fibre

  • Traceable

    Our raw ingredient is traceable to the farm of origin so you can have complete confidence in your supply chain and sourcing claims

  • Biobased

    Our products have been independently certified for biobased carbon with results between 92-98% to suit your biobased range

  • Circular Economy

    Wool Source is committed to designing circular products - from their raw strong wool origin to biodegradable end of life profile

  • Ethically Sourced

    All of our farmers are certified according to the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme to ensure industry leading environmental stewardship and animal welfare

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